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Madikeri, Nov. 6: Zilla Panchayat Assistant Administrative Officer Jeevan received information about the Leprosy Detection Campaign program at the Zilla Panchayat office.
Speaking at the program, District Leprosy Eradication Officer Dr. Anand. N said that it is necessary to create more awareness about leprosy among the public and school and college students.
From December 24 to December 09, the Health Department will visit houses and conduct skin and nerve checks for 14 days from December 24 to December 09, and free treatment will be provided to patients confirmed to have leprosy.
Timely treatment can prevent disability. In the last 5 years, 13 primary health centers in the district have formed 17,399 houses in 18 villages where more leprosy cases have been detected. A total of 109 teams have been formed, each team consisting of one ASHA worker and one male volunteer. There will be one supervisor for every 10 teams. There will be a total of 14 supervisors, he explained.
District RCH officials are holding meetings with Kodagu district, all taluk health officers, district health education officers, and various departments to create awareness about leprosy.
In the absence of ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers should cooperate, he sought the cooperation of Women and Child Development Officers.
The Deputy Director sought the cooperation of the Public Education Department to promote the campaign through jatha. Cooperation from various departments was sought to make Kodagu district a leprosy-free district by 2030. Zilla Panchayat Assistant Administrative Officer Jeevan said that all departments should cooperate in the meeting.
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